TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE NORTH HUNTINGDON
8850 BARNES LAKE ROAD, North Huntingdon, PA 15642
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How TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE NORTH HUNTINGDON Compares
TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE NORTH HUNTINGDON is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (8.1%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in North Huntingdon, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.1% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% (55% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.5% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (53% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.1% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% (47% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.2% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE NORTH HUNTINGDON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE NORTH HUNTINGDON with other nursing homes in North Huntingdon.
What practices help TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE NORTH HUNTINGDON keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.1% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE NORTH HUNTINGDON keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.5% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE NORTH HUNTINGDON maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE NORTH HUNTINGDON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE NORTH HUNTINGDON's rating advantage in North Huntingdon?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE NORTH HUNTINGDON?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around North Huntingdon
North Huntingdon sits in Westmoreland County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 79,710 (22.7%)
- Median age
- 47.2 years
- Median household income
- $61,398
- Median home value
- $157,200
Demographics for Westmoreland County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near North Huntingdon.
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